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WELCOME TO PAGE THREE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 |
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Municipal Candidates For Valley East & Capreol
Are All Registered And Waiting For Your Decision |
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All of the candidates for Municipal Council have now been registered. In
addition to the candidates for Council, it should be noted that one of the
leading candidates for the position of Mayor is also from WARD 6. The breakdown of candidates for the Ward Councillors
in Valley East and Capreol is
as follows. Please note that candidates who have their own web sites set
up for public viewing have been provided with links. You can spot those
candidates by the blue lettering.
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| CANDIDATES
FOR COUNCIL |
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WARD 6 |
WARD 7 |
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Val Caron, Blezard Valley, McRea Heights & Cambrian Heights |
Hanmer &
Val Therese |
Capreol &
Garson |
Ron Dupuis
Louise Portelance |
Robert Kirwan
Henri Lagrandeur
Andre Rivest |
Dave Kilgour
Russ Thompson |
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This is becoming one of the most important municipal elections in the
history of the Greater Sudbury Area. For the past six years, under an
amalgamated government structure, there has been a great deal of confusion
and disappointment among local ratepayers, regardless of where they live
in the City of Greater Sudbury. There is a great divide between those who
feel we should consider de-amalgamation and those who feel that we should
put forth the effort needed to make the current governing system work.
Regardless of where you stand on this issue, we need to move forward
immediately and take care of the challenges facing us during the coming
years. We can deal with the larger issue of amalgamation as time goes on,
but there are some difficulties that must be addressed without any further
delay.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO VOTE for candidates who
have the "ability" to lead and make decisions that will be in
tune with the needs of their local constituents. This is not a high school
election where you simply elect the person who has the most signs or who
makes the most promises. It is an election where you want to know
everything you can about your candidates and then you select the person
you feel is the "most connected" to your community and who
"understands" the priorities and concerns of the people living
in the ward. The eventual Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury will have
an enormous challenge, not only in leading the twelve councillors, but
also in dealing with the Provincial and Federal governments to secure a
more equitable share of the resource taxes that are leaving the region
every year.
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OUR GOAL IS FOR VALLEY EAST TO
HAVE THE LARGEST VOTER TURNOUT OF THE CITY |
| The voter turn-out in
the 2003 municipal election was around 40%!
That is absolutely unacceptable this time around!
For the 2006 elections, we NEED a turn-out of at least 75% in
order for our residents to be sure that they have elected the
candidates who will spend the next four years meeting the true needs
of the City of Greater Sudbury. A voter turn-out of 75% is not out
of reach. We just need to talk to our friends, neighbours,
co-workers and family members, encouraging them all to come out and
vote. Make it a special outing. Car pool. Go out for dinner after
you vote. Whatever you do, cast your ballot, either on Election Day,
November 13, or during the Advance Voting on October 28 to 30.
This section is being provided to let you know where and when you
can vote in Valley East. Please take time to prepare yourself so
that you can cast a meaningful ballot in either the Advanced Voting
or on Election Day, November 13, 2006. |
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WHERE TO VOTE
Go to the link to the right to find out exactly
where you are to go to cast your ballot on election day. All you
have to do is enter your address and you will get the information
immediately. |
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ADVANCE
VOTING
Many people are taking advantage of the convenience
of Advance Voting! You have three days, which fall on a weekend, and
anyone can vote at this time. You don't need a special reason. All
you have to do is show up at the designated location for your Ward
and vote. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of election
day, or if there is some chance that your busy schedule on Monday,
November 13 may prevent you from voting, or if you may be out of
town on November 13, then make sure you stop by on one of the three
Advance Voting days and cast your ballot. |
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Polls open from
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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ADVANCE VOTING LOCATION FOR WARD
5
Library (Citizen Service Centre)
Elmview Drive
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
ADVANCE VOTING LOCATION FOR WARD
5
Confederation Secondary
School
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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VOTING DAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2006
10 A.M to 8 P.M. |
| Where you vote on
Voting Day, November 13, 2006, depends on where you live in Valley
East. It may even depend on what side of the street you are living
on. If you have any doubt, simple go to the section above and find
out exactly where you will be voting. You will soon be mailed
notification of your poll number and your voting location. |
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YOU LIVE IN
WARD 5
Valley East
Residents Only |
You will be voting at
Confederation
Secondary School |
| IF
YOU LIVE IN
WARD 6
Hanmer
&
Val Therese |
You will be voting at
École séparée St. Joseph (St. Joseph School)
at 1215 St. Anthony St.
or
Centennial Arena
Hanmer |
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| Many Local Residents Would Like To
See A Leash-Free Dog Park Established In Valley East |
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| One thing you notice very soon when you visit Valley East
is that the dog population is very high. However, according to one
long-time dog owner, Darlene Ranger, despite the fact that there seems to
be a lot of places in the community where you can bring your dog to run
and play, especially in wooded areas on the outskirts of town, there just
isn't any place where you can bring your dog and teach him/her to
socialize with other dogs.
"What we need is a nice large, fenced-in park where you can bring
your dog and just let it run loose and play with other dogs,"
explained Darlene. "Some of the big cities have them set up already
and they are proving very popular. You can have a place to dispense water
for your pet, a covered shelter to keep out of the sun and rain, and
places to dispose of droppings that owners will be responsible for picking
up."
 Leash-free
parks are relatively easy to set up once you find a suitable piece of
land. The area is fenced in so that dogs can't run loose. There are access
gates and plenty of signage around the facility. The park would be open
seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Once it is open, it can generally
become self-sufficient as dog walking groups take on the responsibility of
fund-raising to come up with money to cover most of the expenses.
Owners will always be responsible to follow the "stoop and
scoop" bylaws so this would be a fairly clean park.
Darlene Ranger and other dog lovers in the area are looking forward to
the day when dogs like Sarge (left) and Baxter can be taken to a park
where they can run loose and play with their "friends".
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| If you have any thoughts or opinions about the possible establishment
of a leash-free dog park in Valley East, please send an email through the
link to the side... |
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| Roger Chevrier Returns For Another
Year of Finger Style Guitar Playing At The Mall |
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| Roger Chevrier has returned for another year of playing his
unique finger-style guitar music at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.
Roger will be at the mall on the first Saturday every month from 1:00 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m. at the Centre Court sitting area. Shoppers are always welcome
to stop by to take a break and listen to this relaxing music. If you have
a guitar at home or if you love this kind of music, pick up an information
pamphlet and find out how you can become involved in this wonderful part
of the music industry. Roger is hoping to find enough guitar playing
enthusiasts in the area to form a small club which may be able to meet
once in a while to share some music and perhaps perform as a group in the
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Beavers, Cubs And Scouts
Distribute Apples To Residents of Valley East During Annual
Fund-Raiser
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Lynn Lachance, a Cub Leader with the 1st Valley East Scouts, is shown with
her 8-year old daughter, Roxanne, during the Annual Apple Day fund-raising
drive held in Valley East on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Roxanne attends
Grade 3 at Ecole St. Joseph on St. Anthony Street and has been a member of
the organization for 3 years. Roxanne's brother, Andre, is also a Cub. He
was selling apples in another section of the mall at the time the photo was
taken.
Lynn speaks very highly of the 1st Valley East Scouting group and feels
it provides an excellent experience for young children. This year there are
36 young boys and girls registered in the organization. There are 15 Beavers
(aged 5 to 8); 15 Cubs (aged 8 to 11); and 6 Scouts (over 11 years of age).
The Beavers and Cubs meet every Wednesday evening at St. Anne School in
Hanmer, while the Scouts meet every Tuesday at the same place. Other
activities and outings take place on weekends during the year which runs
from September to May.
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 Debbra
Christianson, shown in the photo to the right, Scout Leader with the 1st Valley East Scouts, holds up a
display board that was used at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre during
registrations which were held in September.
This marked the first time that the scouts have used the mall for
registrations and Debbra was pleased with the response.
"We gained nine new members while we were in the mall, so it was
very worthwhile for us to be there," she explained.
If anyone is still interested in joining this great organization, you can
call Debbra at 969-7095 or Olivia Lobbon at 222-8878.
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Halloween Decorations Popping Up
All Over The Neighbourhood Demonstrate the "Spirit of Valley
East"
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You can tell it is getting closer and closer to Halloween as you drive
around the subdivisions of Valley East and notice the yard decorations
popping up in the front yards. We congratulate the Chaput's of Hanmer for
demonstrating their community spirit in a very visible manner.
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Glamorous You
Nail Salon Not Only Provides Service To Clients, But Also Gives
People A Chance To Get Certified In A Great Career
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People
who are interested in getting started in a fantastic career should
stop by and talk to Louise Frappier-Beaulieu of Glamorous You Nail
Salon, located at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.
Besides providing nail and make up services to clients like her good
friend and neighbour, Lisa Godmer, owner of Pizza Gallery in Val Caron,
shown on the left in the above photo, Louise, right, also owns and
operates Glamorous You School of Nail & Make Up Artistry. "We
are very happy to be able to set up our facilities at one of the nicest
shopping centers in the Greater Sudbury Area," Louise declared.
"The mall is clean, friendly, and has a very attractive, classy
atmosphere. Those are all qualities that are important to the industry I am
in and we feel that Glamorous You will be an excellent addition to the mix
of stores in the mall."
It is expected that many more young people will take an interest in a
career in Nails and Make Up Artistry now that Glamorous You will have a much
higher profile in the community. The School of Nail and Make-Up Artistry has
graduated 150 students since opening in 1993, and this is a career that is
definitely becoming more and more popular.
 Young girls like
Briana Godmer, on the left in the photo who is getting her nails filed by
Nail Technician, Raymonde Frappier, are beginning to look more closely
towards a career in personal care
When you can work on a girl to prepare her for a wedding or a graduation
or a very special occasion, and when you see the transformation that takes
place right before your eyes, you come to understand why this career is
gaining in popularity among people who want to find an outlet for their
creativity.
One of the main advantages of earning a certificate from the School of
Nail and Make Up Artistry is that this gives you a skill that can be used
anywhere in the world. Many hairdressing shops, health spas, and personal
improvement centres are in need of well trained, creative artists who can
provide this added service to their clients. Your potential for success as a
specialist in nails and make up is only as limited as your imagination. Many
graduates work for other salons or companies, but others work for themselves
and contract out their services to individuals and groups. This
self-employment has many benefits, not the least of which means that you can
balance your career and family much easier when you are working for
yourself.
When you visit the new location of Glamorous You in the Hanmer Valley
Shopping Centre, you will be able to speak directly with Louise to find out
more about the school and the elements of the course.
Selecting a career that you will enjoy is one of the most important
decisions you will ever make. It is something that requires careful thought
and consideration. It is also something that you must have a passion for and
want to do for the rest of your life.
Stop by and see if the School of Nail and Make Up Artistry by Glamorous
You is what you have been looking for to get into one of the most rewarding
careers today. Call Louise for more information at (705) 969-0000.
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| Ron & Lise
Gladu Welcome All Visitors To Take A Tour Of Their Home Based
Professional Studio |
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 Lise and Ron Gladu would like to invite you to take a brief
virtual tour of their photo studio. As is the case with many professional
photographers, they have found it much more convenient to design a studio
within their place of residence. This allows them to be more flexible with
respect to times that are convenient for clients to come over
and visit to
discuss their needs. Unfortunately, there are many people
who have never
seen the inside of this magnificent facility. We know you will be
impressed with what you see.
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Comments From Our Readers Are
Always Welcome And Will Help Us Make Valley East Today Even More
Useful |
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Comments from our readers are always appreciated. In fact, many of the
changes and additions we make are a direct result of suggestions and
questions that have come from local residents through this forum. Our goal
is to create a Community Web Site that is a comprehensive reference source
for everyone, and to provide a Weekly Online News Magazine that captures the
living history of Valley East and Capreol.
We want to thank all of the people who take the time to send in comments.
In order to protect the privacy of our readers, it is our policy to omit the
names of our readers, unless you give us specific permission to print your
name. We hope you enjoy some of the comments sent in this week.
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Dear Editor:
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy receiving your weekly
News Magazine. The stories and articles are just fantastic and really
help me keep up with what is happening in Valley East. I really enjoy
the pictures. They are absolutely amazing. It is so nice to see a web
site that is filled with photos instead of just writing. Keep up the
good work!
Reader from Hanmer |
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| Dear Editor:
We just moved into Val Therese and love it here. I want to thank
you for sending us the Valley East Today Newsletter during the last
few months. It gave us a lot of information that we could use to help
us feel more comfortable with our decision to come to the Sudbury
area.
Reader from Southern Ontario |
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| Dear Editor:
I really enjoy your website Robert. I can't
wait to read all about Valley East and its people. I have been living
here a long time since coming here from Gaspe Quebec as a young girl. I
hope to continue living here for a long time. Thank you for bringing my
town into my home. Keep up the good work.
From a local resident |
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Hello Mr. Kirwan:
You should warn people BEFORE they begin reading your ezine. "Get
yourself a nice cool lemonade and set yourself down comfortably
because you are going to be here a long while." I read VALLEY
EAST TODAY (VET) each week BUT I don't always take the time to read
all the side bars. I made the mistake of doing that today.
WOW! VET IS LOADED!
If you intend to do the same thorough job as a councillor in the Nov.
Elections we can't go wrong.
Many thanks for all you do.
I am also impressed with all the contributors and their generosity.
Can I go away for a holiday and come back as a new member of the
community? I want one of those 'Welcoming" baskets. I have also
entered the contest and plan on visiting a few of the businesses. We
do have s-o-o-o-o much in our community. Your support and
encouragement have made us the envy of many cities.
Thank you Mr. Kirwan and all who make the VALLEY EAST TODAY the
wonderful instrument that connects and informs us all.
From a local resident of Hanmer |
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| Mr. Kirwan:
The article on Andrea Martin (July 17) was truly amazing. You
captured her personality and made all of us want to go out and meet
this wonderful lady. It is nice to have a publication like Valley East
Today that used modern technology to let us know about the great
people living in this community. The beauty of the internet is that we
can continue to go back to these articles months from now. I look
forward to future editions so that I can read about all of the people
in Valley East who are like Andrea.
Resident of Val Caron |
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| Dear Editor:
This is one of the best newsletters I have ever seen. It contains
such a variety of information, and since you can go back and see
previous issues, it is just like having your own storage centre. Thank
you for creating a "living history" of Valley East. This is
something that we can turn to for many years to come.
Resident of Val Therese |
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WELCOME TO PAGE THREE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 |
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